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Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America | Steve Inskeep

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This book had me reflecting on our country during Lincoln‘s time in office and how divided America was vs the division we face today. I liked hearing about how Lincoln listened and worked with both sides of slavery and differing opinions though I found some of the Civil War battle stuff dry. Since starting this book, I‘ve seen a lot of Lincoln references. Timely indeed and I‘m looking forward to our book club discussion.

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Blueberry

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln | Doris Kearns Goodwin

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Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 1mo

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bunneeboy

Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase to Catch Lincoln's Killer | James L. Swanson

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Fascinating!

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Rome753

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln | Doris Kearns Goodwin

Went to the book sale my local library was having last week. It was the last day, so it was fill a bag for $5. Yes, I really enjoy reading about history.
I remember going to book sales at the local library growing up. Always enjoyed it, since I was able to get alot of books to read.

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tokorowilliamwallace

Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase to Catch Lincoln's Killer | James L. Swanson

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Great fun. I was babbling on about this at one point near 40-50% the way through like I was about Poor Things. I did not expect to like it this much.

TieDyeDude The author did an excellent job with this. I have Bloody Crimes, a companion/sequel, but I haven't read it yet. 6mo

tokorowilliamwallace Yes, it was a compelling narrative by audio. I was struck by the hysteria and mob the assassination caused in Washington. John Wilkes Booth was kind of both a delusional and tragic, cursed figure from what he considered himself and realized. It has me interested in the book on the hunt for the Confederate president and the conspiracy to kidnap the president, the latter of which is available for sale at my library. 6mo

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RamsFan1963

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln | Doris Kearns Goodwin

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24/150 This should be required reading for every candidate for president. Instead of filling his cabinet with like minded friends and yes men, Lincoln chose his rivals for the presidency and members of the other party to create a cabinet that represented all the people and all the various political view points. It's not hard to understand why Lincoln is ranked #1 in every presidential poll. Goodwin is my favorite writer about presidents.

RamsFan1963 Her insights and detailed research brings her subjects to life, and you go away from reading as if you actually knew them. 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1st one for 2024!!) 8mo

RamsFan1963 24th book finished for #Readaway2024 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65 8mo

Amiable Fabulous book! I agree. 8mo

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AllDebooks Sounds great! 8mo

KathyWheeler I loved this book. 8mo

DieAReader 🥳Great! 8mo

Andrew65 Looks excellent, well done 🎉🎉🎉 8mo

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TheSpineView

Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution | James M. McPherson

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Movie: Lincoln

AnnCrystal The only movie I ever saw about Lincoln was: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)...LOL 11mo

TheSpineView @AnnCrystal I've not seen that one! 11mo

AnnCrystal @TheSpineView Been a long time since I've seen this one. It was slow going, yet very entertaining. Good, although it didn't make it on my top favorites list.

Oh, if you haven't seen Dracula Untold, highly recommend this film. This film did a brilliant job in combining some of the real history with the fiction character we've come to know as Dracula. Dracula Untold did make it on my favorites list. (edited) 11mo

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AnnCrystal @TheSpineView Dracula Untold is a 2014 film. 11mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal I read the book but I‘ve never seen the movie.

Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter

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AnnCrystal @CatLass007 I never knew there was a book. Was it good? 11mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal It was okay. Maybe 3/5 ⭐️. If we‘re talking about coming up with an unusual concept for a person or characters, I prefer Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. 11mo

AnnCrystal @CatLass007 true. The movie version was interesting, just a little slow on the storyline. Oh, I saw the previews on Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. That almost had me wanting to watch it...but Zombies freak me out LOL. Go figure, paranormal obsessed me is freaked out by zombies...LOL 11mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal There was a Pride and Prejudice and Zombies movie? I listened to the Audible three book series. I actually haven‘t finished the third one yet. I totally agree with you about zombies. I absolutely hate them. As a general rule I don‘t read about them and I definitely don‘t watch movies or TV shows about them. I‘ve seen exactly one zombie movie in my life and that was enough. It was B&W, and made in 1968. I watched it in 1980. (cont)⬇️ 11mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal Since it was in black and white, the amount of gore was minimal. It actually has a good storyline. I like the paranormal, I enjoy fantasy in general, and my Mom raised my brother and me on a diet of Star Trek. But zombies? Include me out! P&P&Z was just fun. And actually, I enjoy pretty much any genre. I just love books. (edited) 11mo

AnnCrystal @CatLass007 I believe I know the movie you're referring to, never could watch. Once, caught a little scene and had nightmares LOL 😂.

Funny thing is, my number-one favorite book series sometimes have “the undead zombie-like“ Garth Nix, The Old Kingdom books. Although, they only make occasional appearances.

For me, I'm a fan of fantasy...witches, ghost, etc. (edited) 11mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal I forgot to tell you the name of the movie. It‘s Night of the Living Dead. And thank you for the recommendation of your favorite fantasy series. It was already on my Audible wish list but I bumped it up. Tim Curry narrates the first three books in the series. So bonus. I don‘t know if he‘s not the narrator of the rest of the series because of the stroke or if they just decided to go in a different direction. I‘ll return (cont)⬇️ 11mo

CatLass007 the favor of a fantasy series recommendation. I think my favorite is the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. The Jane Yellowrock series is complete and I like it also. Faith Hunter is the author and I think her vampire origin explanation is extremely interesting and original. 11mo

AnnCrystal @CatLass007 That's the one! Night of the Living Dead...

Now that I consider it more, the undead show up in The Old Kingdom series probably more than occasionally, yet I can't say it bothers me...I guess a testament of Garth Nix storytelling! If you do try the series, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have...oh, so magical.

Tim Curry! That's a treat.

Thanks for the recommendations! I will look them up and keep watch for them. 11mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal You‘re welcome. 11mo

Klou 👍 11mo

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Roary47

The president who pardoned a turkey and other wacky tales of American history | Allan Zullo

Meet Lady the forever pardoned turkey. All my birds remember last year and are hiding. Lady is never hiding, so I was surprised to see her in the chickens coop. (My birds are free range) 😅🫣 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates! 🦃🍽

wanderinglynn Awesome! ❤️🦃 11mo

AmyG Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 11mo

TheQuietQuill Woah she‘s beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 11mo

Ruthiella Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧 11mo

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Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln | Doris Kearns Goodwin

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One of the most important historical books ever written. Doris Kearns Goodwin creates such a vibrant image of Lincoln‘s life and cabinet. 1000 pages fly by. Truly remarkable stuff.

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